As the death toll from the earthquake in Syria and Turkey continues to rise, development minister Andrew Mitchell defends the government’s cuts to the international aid budget as Conservative MP John Redwood calls for tax cuts at home.
Plus, SNP MP John Nicolson and member of the DCMS select committee says Richard Sharp’s position is no longer tenable after a report critical of the BBC chairman’s connections to former prime minister Boris Johnson is published.
On the Sophy Ridge on Sunday podcast, Sophy is joined by political correspondent Liz Bates to analyse the interviews.
Click to subscribe to the Sophy Ridge on Sunday podcast
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Related posts:
Refugees arriving via approved route to be given indefinite leave to remain
‘Sausage war’ ceasefire as UK and EU agree three-month extension
Shapps defends France’s ‘amber-plus’ travel list status amid ongoing row
Corbyn reveals he spoke to quitting Labour shadow minister – but denies ‘Machiavellian plot’
Environment minister says ‘two can play at that game’ after ‘unacceptable’ French fishing rights threat
British captain charged by France in fishing row as UK minister says ‘two can play at that game’
PM says he was assured there was no Christmas party, but Number 10 team can’t say who gave that assurance
Could Allegra Stratton’s resignation make things worse for Boris Johnson?
Sue Gray is tasked with investigating Downing Street parties – but who is she?
Patel distances herself from Sunak as she gives full support to PM over party row
Truss to hold meetings with EU leaders after tumultuous party conference
Starmer calls for PM to apologise for ‘lethal chaos’ in NHS
